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The 49ers announced Monday afternoon that they have signed seven undrafted free agents after the 2018 NFL Draft concluded Saturday afternoon. There have been an additional six reported undrafted free agents who have signed with San Francisco, though the team has not confirmed them.
Here are San Francisco’s 13 signed undrafted free agents, both corroborated and unconfirmed.
CONFIRMED
Steven Dunbar — wide receiver, Houston
Kyle Shanahan has long stated that an offense doesn’t necessarily need a big, physically imposing receiving threat to convert in the red zone. The 49ers don’t have one. But Dunbar, who is 6-foot-3, 202 pounds, fits the billing. He earned honorable mention All-American Athletic Conference honors after catching 76 passes for 1,070 yards and three touchdowns with Houston in 2017.
Ross Dwelley — tight end, San Diego
The 49ers worked out Dwelley privately last month. A 6-foot-5, 240-pounder, Dwelley ran a disappointing 4.9 40-yard dash and jumped a 27.5-inch vertical at his Pro Day, hurting his draft stock. The San Diego tight end averaged nearly 700 receiving yards in each of his last three college seasons. He caught 10 touchdowns in each of the last two years.
Alan Knott — center, South Carolina
At 6-foot-4, 291 pounds, Knott has the measurables to fit in Shanahan’s run-blocking zone schemes. Weston Richburg is the de facto starter, leaving Knott as a potential backup or third-stringer.
Jamar McGloster — offensive tackle, Syracuse
McGloster grew up as a basketball player and converted to football during his high school junior year. At 6-foot-6, 330 pounds, McGloster provides depth at the tackle position after the 49ers used the No. 9 overall pick to select Notre Dame’s Mike McGlinchey. With Trent Brown shipped to the Patriots, and soon-to-be 34-year-old Joe Staley’s contract set to expire after the 2019 season, the 49ers will be looking for long-term options to protect Jimmy Garoppolo.
Terrell Williams — safety, Houston
Williams had 57 tackles, four interceptions, and a team-best 10 passes defended to earn him All-American Athletic Conference honorable mention honors in 2017 with Houston.
Niles Scott — defensive tackle, Frostburg St.
The 6-foot-3, 295-pound Scott attracted NFL scouts after he produced 10 sacks, 16.5 tackles for a loss, and 51 tackles for Division-III Frostburg State in 2017. He was named the D3football.com All-East Region Defensive Player of the Year and second-team All-American.
Jack Heneghan — quarterback, Dartmouth
Heneghan took part in the 49ers’ local Pro Day two weeks ago. He is the son of former 49ers executive Lal Heneghan. Heneghan, standing at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, averaged 2,431 passing yards and 14 touchdowns on 61.1 percent completion percentage during his final two seasons with Dartmouth.
UNCONFIRMED
Tarvarus McFadden — cornerback, Florida State (source: Boston Globe)
A five-star high school recruit, McFadden burst onto the college scene when he caught eight interceptions in 2016, tied for the most in the country. He was named an All-American and entered the 2017 season with lofty expectations. But he produced only 30 tackles, failing to record an interception, which hurt his NFL prospects. At 6-foot-2, 204 pounds, McFadden’s measurables are similar to Richard Sherman and Ahkello Witherpoon. McFadden was widely projected as a late-round pick, deeming him a quality pickup for the 49ers, a team lacking cornerback depth. According to the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin, McFadden will earn a lofty $70,000 base salary and $20,000 signing bonus.
Jeffrey Wilson — running back, North Texas (source: Steinberg Sports)
Wilson had a monster senior season in 2017, producing 1,215 yards on a 6.5 yards-per-carry average for 16 touchdowns. He ranks fourth all-time at North Texas in rushing, third in rushing touchdowns, and fourth in all-purpose yards. At 6-foot, 194 pounds, Wilson ran a 4.52 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.
Coleman Shelton — center, Washington (source: Washington head coach Chris Peterson)
Shelton will join Dante Pettis, San Francisco’s second-round pick, as Washington products who signed with the 49ers. Like Knott, Shelton was added for depth purposes. The 6-foot-3, 292-pounder played every position on the Washington offensive line, besides center. He was named a second-team All-Pac 12 honoree in 2016.
Emmanuel Moseley — cornerback, Tennessee (source: 247sports)
Moseley started in 31 of 51 career games throughout his final three seasons at Tennessee. He produced an impressive 4.42 40-yard dash, 38.5-inch vertical, and 10-foot-6 broad jump at his Pro Day, putting him on NFL radars. At 5-foot-11, 184 pounds, Moseley is slightly undersized in San Francisco defensive coordinator Robert Saleh’s scheme. Moseley could play some nickel.
Corey Griffin — defensive back, Georgia Tech (source: ATL College Sports)
Griffin produced 132 tackles and three interceptions in his final two seasons at free safety with Georgia Tech. At 6-foot-1, 204 pounds, Griffin provides another big-bodied defensive back in San Francisco’s defense. It remains to be seen whether he will compete at safety, which is well-stocked with proven starters, or cornerback with the 49ers.
Patrick Choudja — defensive end, Nevada (source: Draft Diamonds)
Choudja was born and raised in Cameroon before moving to the U.S. when he was 10 years old. He combined to produce 3.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss in his final two seasons at Nevada. The 49ers addressed defensive end in the draft, selecting Kentavius Street in the fourth round, but he will be unavailable in the upcoming season as he recovers from an ACL tear.
